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Leyland Cypress

Name: Leyland Cypress
SKU: 2383
Availability: InStock

$0.00

Evergreen

Grows up to 36″ per year

Up to 40′

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Category: Trees

Description

Description

Leyland Cypress (Cupressus × leylandii) is a fast-growing evergreen tree widely valued for its dense foliage and adaptability as a privacy screen or windbreak. This hybrid conifer, a cross between Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and Alaskan Cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis), features soft, feathery, blue-green to dark green needles that maintain color year-round, providing consistent coverage and privacy in the landscape. With a naturally pyramidal shape, Leyland Cypress offers a clean, formal look and quickly grows tall enough to create a substantial barrier.

Leyland Cypress trees typically reach heights of 30 to 50 feet, though they can grow up to 70 feet in optimal conditions, with a spread of 15 to 25 feet. Known for their rapid growth, they can gain 3 to 4 feet in height each year. Hardy in USDA zones 6-10, they thrive in full sun and are adaptable to various well-draining soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Though moderately drought-tolerant once established, they benefit from regular watering, especially during dry spells, to maintain healthy growth.

Low-maintenance overall, Leyland Cypress requires minimal pruning aside from shaping or trimming to control height and spread, especially if used as a hedge. It is important to plant them with adequate space for airflow, as they can be susceptible to fungal diseases in humid or overly crowded conditions. With its fast growth, dense foliage, and ability to create effective privacy and wind barriers, Leyland Cypress is a popular choice for homeowners and landscapers looking to quickly establish a green screen or boundary in the landscape.

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